Lebanese citizen kidnapped from northern Lebanon: Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera Arabic reports that a group of armed soldiers kidnapped a Lebanese citizen from the Batroun area in the north of the country.

A Lebanese security official, speaking to Al Jazeera Arabic, suspects that an Israeli commando force is responsible for the kidnapping, having infiltrated Lebanon by sea.

Footage posted online claims to show the incident, where armed men can be seen taking an individual away in the Batroun area.

Lebanese journalist Hasan Illaik claimed that a large landing party of Israeli troops infiltrated the resort town, captured the man and then escaped on speed boats.

Middle East Eye could not independently verify the footage.

Lebanese transport minister Ali Hamie, who represents Hezbollah in Lebanon's government, told Al Jazeera the video was accurate but did not provide further details.

Israeli authorities were not available for immediate comment.